Laser Frequency Stabilization Using Narrow Band Wavelength Division Multiplexers

K. M. Schmidt; P.Akhavan Leilabady; K. L. Sweeney

doi:10.1117/12.942563

4 February 1988 Laser Frequency Stabilization Using Narrow Band Wavelength Division Multiplexers

K. M. Schmidt, P.Akhavan Leilabady, K. L. Sweeney

Proceedings Volume 0839, Components for Fiber Optic Applications II; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942563
Event: Cambridge Symposium on Fiber Optics and Integrated Optoelectronics, 1987, Cambridge, MA, United States

Abstract

In this paper an all fiber technique is described which reduces laser frequency jitter and provides absolute frequency referencing for laser diodes. The system utilizes a narrow band wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) as the reference cavity. The laser current is adjusted such that its emission frequency corresponds to the mid-point of the WDM transfer function. Thus, laser frequency fluctuations are translated into changes in the transmitted power through the WDM. An electronic servo is used to drive the laser injection current to maintain the emission frequency at the desired value.

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K. M. Schmidt, P.Akhavan Leilabady, and K. L. Sweeney "Laser Frequency Stabilization Using Narrow Band Wavelength Division Multiplexers", Proc. SPIE 0839, Components for Fiber Optic Applications II, (4 February 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942563

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